Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis: Clinical Variability in the Same Family

Authors

  • Daniela Ramos Serviço de Pediatria Médica. Hospital Pediátrico de Coimbra. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.
  • Sofia Reis Serviço de Pediatria. Centro Hospitalar Tondela-Viseu. Viseu.
  • Carolina Cordinhã Unidade de Nefrologia Pediátrica. Hospital Pediátrico de Coimbra. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.
  • Carmen do Carmo Unidade de Nefrologia Pediátrica. Hospital Pediátrico de Coimbra. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.
  • Clara Gomes Unidade de Nefrologia Pediátrica. Hospital Pediátrico de Coimbra. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.
  • António Jorge Correia Unidade de Nefrologia Pediátrica. Hospital Pediátrico de Coimbra. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.10758

Keywords:

Acidosis, Renal Tubular/genetics, Child

Abstract

Primary distal renal tubular acidosis is a genetic disorder characterized by the inability in acidification of urine. Symptoms are usually non-specific and highly variable. We described six cases in a family with four generations affected. The first case was diagnosed in a 3-year-old child presenting with hematuria and urolithiasis. Later, his sister, sons and two nephews were studied. Although asymptomatic, they all had nephrocalcinosis and hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis with normal anionic gap, except one case with normal arterial blood gas test but with nephrocalcinosis and inability of urinary acidification. At follow-up, they all maintained nephrocalcinosis, the index case had acute renal damage and developed hypertension, but none developed chronic renal disease. The diagnosis of autosomal dominant distal renal tubular acidosis is generally made later and patients tend to present with milder disease. But the condition may manifest early and have a variable phenotypic severity spectrum. Carrying out screening through assessment of family history enables an earlier diagnosis while also allowing treatment to start sooner.

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Published

2019-08-01

How to Cite

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Ramos D, Reis S, Cordinhã C, Carmo C do, Gomes C, Correia AJ. Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis: Clinical Variability in the Same Family. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2019 Aug. 1 [cited 2024 Dec. 13];32(7-8):542-5. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/10758

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Case Report